People always ask what SAMA means. It started as kind of a joke. It was a sleeting, snowy day in early December. My friend and I were surfing a swell in Grand Haven. I looked over at him knowing we were supposed to both be at pre-Christmas family functions soon, and said "We are like Self Absorbed Michigan Adventurers." That kind of stuck, and like many of our friends we have a common passion for outdoor sports in Michigan, and we go out in any weather to get our sessions. He replied "Ya, SAMA!"

So it was born, the SAMA logo was fashioned by another like minded surfer friend from Grand Haven. SAMA is for all of you year round Michiganders and vacationers who know, love, and respect all the outdoor activities there are to do in Michigan. No matter the weather you will find us us out enjoying all the benefits of our unique freshwater paradise.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Marquette Backcountry Skis

I finally conjured up the duckets and pulled the trigger on some of these locally made and designed backcountry skis.  I have long cross country skied the dune trails around Grand Haven and fantasized about all the powder laiden fall lines through the backdune forest.  Dave Ollila's creation was born from the same exact problem, plenty of powder, steep tree laden fall lines, and a beauty of the winter forest that draws us back time and time again.  He put his ideas to the drawing board and created, what I believe is the perfect solution for those of us who want to access the local tree lines of anyone's home town; whether you live in Montana, or Michigan, we can't always get to the resort, and sometimes it's just a better feeling to earn your turns.  It keeps us healthy, a little more wealthy, and definitely the wiser.  I'll post my videos and reports soon.  But, if you're interested in checking these MBCS out, read up on Dave and his inventions at the link below.

http://www.mynorth.com/My-North/December-2011/Northern-Michigan-Outdoors-David-Ollilas-Rugged-Backcountry-Skis/


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